📜 Intellectual Property Laws in India
Intellectual Property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions, artistic works, brand names, software, and industrial designs. IP laws protect ownership rights, encourage innovation, and prevent unauthorized use of original works.
📌 Regulatory Authorities
- Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trademarks (CGPDTM)
- Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB)
Copyright
Books, Music, Films, Software
60 Years Protection
Patents
Inventions & Innovations
20 Years Protection
Trademarks
Brands & Logos
10 Years (Renewable)
Industrial Designs
Product Appearance
15 Years Protection
🔹 Key Features
- Protection for Books, Films, Music, Software, Art, Databases
- Valid for 60 Years (Literary works: Author's life + 60 years)
- Automatic Protection – Registration Optional
- Moral Rights – Author's recognition & work integrity
🔹 Remedies for Infringement
- Civil Remedies – Injunctions, damages, profit recovery
- Criminal Penalties – Fine & imprisonment for piracy
- Fair Use Doctrine – Limited use for education, research
🔹 Requirements for Patentability
- Novelty – New invention
- Inventive Step – Not obvious to experts
- Industrial Application – Practical use
🔹 Non-Patentable Items
- Scientific theories & mathematical methods
- Computer programs per se
- Traditional Knowledge
Patent Registration Process
Filing Application
Examination & Publication
Objections & Responses
Patent Grant & Renewal
🔹 Types of Violations
- Copyright Infringement – Piracy
- Patent Infringement – Unauthorized use
- Trademark Infringement – Brand copying
- Design Infringement – Aesthetic copying
🔹 Legal Actions
- Civil Suits – Injunctions, Compensation
- Criminal Actions – Fines, Imprisonment
- Alternative Dispute Resolution